φιλοτιμία
φιλοτιμία
φῐλοτῑμία, ἡ,
φιλότιμος
the character of the φιλότιμος, love of distinction, ambition, Eur., Thuc., etc.;—in good sense, Xen.: c. gen. objecti, φ. τινός emulous desire for a thing, Plat., etc.; φ. πρός τινα ambitious rivalry with him, Isocr.
ambitious pertinacity, obstinacy, Hdt.
ambitious display, prodigality, Dem., Aeschin.
the object coveted, honour, distinction, credit, Dem.